Lake County School District - School Bus Camera Systems - 2026
- Due
- Oct 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 10, 2026
The 30-second brief
Lake County School District R-1 in Leadville, Colorado seeks proposals for the furnishing, installation, configuration, training, warranty, and support of vehicle camera systems for school buses, activity buses, and SUVs. The initial project budget is not to exceed $75,000, targeting replacement of oldest systems across approximately 13 full-size buses, 3 activity buses, and 3 SUVs. Systems must be hard-wired, local onboard recording with a minimum of 120 hours of storage; no wireless, cellular, or cloud-based transmission is required or permitted for normal operation. Vendors must provide itemized pricing, a 75,000 budget scenario, and 5-year total cost of ownership. The proposal submission deadline is October 30, 2026, with vendor questions due by September 25, 2026.
Installed base school-bus system, Installed activity-bus system, Installed SUV system, Additional interior camera installed, Optional stop-arm camera package installed per school bus, Replacement forward-facing camera, Replacement interior camera, Replacement recorder, Replacement storage device or media, Removal of existing camera system if not included in installation, Initial training, Additional training, Required software or local viewing hardware, Shipping and travel, Annual required software or license fees, Extended warranty options
Overall system reliability, durability, and suitability for school transportation 25%, Video quality, passenger coverage, and ease and reliability of manual video retrieval and export 20%, Cost effectiveness, lifecycle cost, and fleet coverage achievable within the $75,000 initial project budget 20%, Warranty, parts availability, technical support, and service capability 15%, Vendor experience and references 10%, Installation approach, training plan, and implementation schedule 10%
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Summary
Lake County School District R-1 in Leadville, Colorado seeks proposals for the furnishing, installation, configuration, training, warranty, and support of vehicle camera systems for school buses, activity buses, and SUVs.
The initial project budget is not to exceed $75,000, targeting replacement of oldest systems across approximately 13 full-size buses, 3 activity buses, and 3 SUVs. Systems must be hard-wired, local onboard recording with a minimum of 120 hours of storage; no wireless, cellular, or cloud-based transmission is required or permitted for normal operation. Vendors must provide itemized pricing, a 75,000 budget scenario, and 5-year total cost of ownership. The proposal submission deadline is October 30, 2026, with vendor questions due by September 25, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
18- Overall system reliability
- Durability
- Suitability for school transportation 25%
- Video quality
- Passenger coverage
- Ease and reliability of manual video retrieval and export 20%
- Cost effectiveness
- Lifecycle cost
- Fleet coverage achievable within the $75
- 000 initial project budget 20%
- Warranty
- Parts availability
- Technical support
- Service capability 15%
- Vendor experience and references 10%
- Installation approach
- Training plan
- Implementation schedule 10%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
16- Installed base school-bus system
- Installed activity-bus system
- Installed SUV system
- Additional interior camera installed
- Optional stop-arm camera package installed per school bus
- Replacement forward-facing camera
- Replacement interior camera
- Replacement recorder
- Replacement storage device or media
- Removal of existing camera system if not included in installation
- Initial training
- Additional training
- Required software or local viewing hardware
- Shipping and travel
- Annual required software or license fees
- Extended warranty options
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- W-9
- Certificate of insurance
- Certificate of good standing
- Scope location
- Leadville, CO
- Reported agency
- Lake County School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Lake County School District R-1?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 30, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Lake County School District R-1 in CO, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Installed base school-bus system, Installed activity-bus system, Installed SUV system, Additional interior camera installed, Optional stop-arm camera package installed per school bus, Replacement forward-facing camera, Replacement interior camera, Replacement recorder, Replacement storage device or. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Overall system reliability, durability, and suitability for school transportation 25%, Video quality, passenger coverage, and ease and reliability of manual video retrieval and export 20%, Cost effect..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Lake County School District R-1?
All active and historical solicitations from Lake County School District R-1 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Lake County School District R-1 regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: W-9, certificate of insurance, certificate of good standing. Review the full document from Lake County School District R-1 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Leadville, CO. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.